Siphesihle Ndaba

Ndaba was born in Soweto, South Africa.^[1] She went to Rhodes University where she obtained a degree of BSc in psychology, Economics and Dramatic Arts.^[2] In 2020, she graduated second time where she obtained a Honours degree in Dramatic Arts from the same higher institution.^[3][4]

Ndaba began her career in 2018 where she directed and wrote a film Skinned in Grahamstown Festival and worked as English and Economics teacher tutor while working in theatre.^[5] In 2020, she made her first television debut in one of the most popular Mzansi Magic telenovela Gomora as Mazet, playing a gangster and starring role.^[6][7][8] In late 2020, she won Hot Chick of the Year awards at the Feather Awards.^[9][10] In 2021, she played the lead role of Faye in a short Showmax television series Carrots.^[11] She received her first award nomination for her acting career at the 17th edition of South African Film and Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a telenovela for her main role as Mazet on Gomora in 2023^[12]

In 2024, Ndaba played the main role of Palesa in Killer Front Page and directed a movie namely LIL_LITH.^[13][14][15]

Ndaba has made her first endorsement when collaborated with Nivea, a beauty brand in 2021.^[16] The following year in November 2022, she attended the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, which changed her life by expanding her career and opportunities.^[17][18] In 2023, she bagged a brand ambassadorship Rich Mnisi x H&M alongside stars Boity, Young Stunna and Zozibini Tunzi and Puma in December 2024.^[19][20][21]